Zhang Chen did not object, and Zhang Shi, as Zhang Chen's only elder, had no objections either. Thus, the matter was settled.
"I'm covered in trouble right now. Could I bring an unforeseeable crisis upon the Zhong Family?" Zhang Chen asked, with a trace of hesitation in his voice.
Zhong Wu Bai shook his head upon hearing that. "Trouble? My Zhong Family has never feared trouble. Besides, I think highly of you. Since I think highly of you, I must place a heavy wager before you rise to prominence. Otherwise, when you truly rise one day, how could my Zhong Family still place a heavy wager on you? With your methods, the Zhang Family will sooner or later return to your hands. You will lead the Zhang Family back toward glory, then reorganize the Eight Great Families. As for the Great Victory Human King, although he bears you ill will, with a few old fellows like us doing everything in our power to protect you, preserving your life will not be a problem."
Hearing Zhong Wu Bai's words, Zhang Chen gave him a deep look, then raised his wine cup in a toast.
"Since Elder Zhong has put it this way, saying anything more would just be pretentious. Let it all be in the wine. I, Zhang Chen, have only one thing to say: as long as Zhong Xiang is willing, I have no objections whatsoever."
"Good! Leave the rest to me. I'll go to the Inspection Directorate and find an expert to choose an auspicious date for the betrothal gifts, then discuss the wedding date." Zhong Wu Bai spoke to Zhang Chen.
As they talked, the two drank some more wine. Then Zhong Wu Bai departed with excitement written all over his face, leaving only the family seated at